St Thomas Island Buggy Excursions 1-8 Hour Self-Drive
by Island Buggy Excursions
Overview
This self-driven buggy rental lets travelers explore St Thomas at their own pace for between one and eight hours. The operator provides a modern buggy equipped with fuel, insurance, and all taxes and fees. Guests can choose to follow the suggested route on either the island's east or west end, or customize their stops according to personal interests. Drivers control how long they spend at each location without being rushed by guides or schedules. Starting from Havensight, the route leads along Charlotte Amalie Harbor to Emerald Bay Beach, where visitors can swim in clear blue water and relax on white sand. Next is Brewer's Bay, accessible by driving past the University of St. Thomas; here, guests can swim and look for sea turtles, with food trucks nearby for meals. The excursion continues with a scenic mountain drive to Mountain Top, home to St Thomas’s largest souvenir store and the famous Banana Daiquiri, where travelers can enjoy views of surrounding islands from the patio. After descending the mountain, there is a stop at Drake's Seat, a historic lookout once used by Sir Francis Drake in the 16th century. The final destination is Magens Bay Beach, where guests can spend up to three hours swimming, relaxing, or visiting the beach bar and nearby shops before returning to Havensight. Towels are recommended for beach visits. Lunch is not included in the rental. Booking requires providing home address, driver's license details including expiration date, and email address.
Highlights
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Itinerary
Emerald Bay Beach
Departing from Havensight, drive along Charlotte Amalie Harbor to Emerald Bay Beach. Visitors can enjoy swimming in clear blue water and relaxing on soft white sand. There is no time limit at this stop.
120 min
Brewer's Bay
After Emerald Bay, the route passes the University of St. Thomas before parking alongside the road to access Brewer's Bay Beach. Guests can swim and watch for sea turtles. Food trucks along the road offer local island food for those who want to eat.
120 min
Mountain Top
Continue with a scenic drive up the mountain to Mountain Top, the largest souvenir store on St Thomas and home of the Banana Daiquiri. Visitors can walk out onto the patio to enjoy views of multiple nearby islands.
45 min
Drake's Seat
Descend the mountain to Drake's Seat, a lookout point where Sir Francis Drake historically watched for enemy ships during the 16th century.
15 min
Magens Bay
The final stop is Magens Bay Beach, where guests can spend up to three hours enjoying the water and sand. Amenities include a beach bar, food options, and a souvenir store before returning to Havensight.
180 min
Meeting point
We are across from the second ship's dock at the beige trailer office next to the bathroom building.
End point
We are across from the second ship's dock at the beige trailer office next to the bathroom building.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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